1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 13 May 2009.2 National team caps and goals correct
as of February 15, 2006.
* Appearances (Goals)

Obinna Nwaneri (born March 18, 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a footballdefender from
Nigeria. His name, Obinna,
means "Father´s heart" in Igbo.[1] He is
described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing.
His star has steadily continued to rise, first with top Nigerian
side, Julius Berger, then with African Champions Enyimba, and now
with the Super Eagles. He signed with Swiss club FC Sion during the 2007 January transfer
window.

Career
breakdown

2000: Broke into a talented Julius Berger side that had an
amazing turnaround season, going from barely escaping relegation
the season before, to annexing the Nigerian Pepsi League
crown.

2001: Had a standout season with the 'Bridge Boys', proving to
be one of the League's best defenders. Berger, unfortunately,
failed to retain their League title and were knocked out of the
African Champions Cup.

2002: Won the Nigerian Cup with Julius Berger, after defeating
Yobe Stars 3-0 in the final.

2003: Moved to League Champions Enyimba, forming a dream
partnership at the back with Romanus Orjinta. Had a standout season
in an historic season for Enyimba, as they won the Nigerian League
for the 3rd year running and became the first Nigerian club to win
the continents' most prized club trophy - The African Champions
Cup.

2004: Captained Enyimba as they successfully defended their African Champions League crown, by
defeating Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia with a 5-3 penalty victory.
Scored the vital fifth penalty that secured the win. However, this
time around, Enyimba would not win Nigerian League. Agreed personal
terms with South African side Orlando Pirates in
July, but the deal fell through as the clubs couldn't agree on a
fee.

2004-05: Moved to Tunisian powerhouse Espérance, in early 2005, where he has had an
outstanding season.